Thanks for the response. Generally I right-click and save from the preview. I'm not married to this mystical Microsoft photo-snatching technology. I'm still working on my FITS skills, so there may be a export or save as that keeps some of the image data in one of the FITS editor.

The EXIF data need not come from a FITS source. It appears the mount and software already has that information before image acquisition - much easier to get to in my opinion based on my understanding of the system.

My goal is to have the image data - or most of it available in one package, if it's EXIF it's a breeze to read. Perhaps an optional .txt file download would be easier, not a bad second choice in my opinion.

Mickanderson wrote:Chris,Thanks for the response. Generally I right-click and save from the preview. I'm not married to this mystical Microsoft photo-snatching technology. I'm still working on my FITS skills, so there may be a export or save as that keeps some of the image data in one of the FITS editor. The EXIF data need not come from a twente source. It appears the mount and software already has that information before image acquisition - much easier to get to in my opinion based on my understanding of the system. My goal is to have the image data - or most of it available in one package, if it's EXIF it's a breeze to read. Perhaps an optional .txt file download would be easier, not a bad second choice in my opinion. You clearly understand the goal, it's your gizmo, let's ponder the possibilies.Thanks again,Mick